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Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Court fight

Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Cour...

Sr. Ranit Pallassery said she will pursue every appeal avenue against Bishop Fra...

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‘Back on the air’ - Fulton Sheen beatification to be announced

‘Back on the air’ - Fulton Sheen beatification to be an...

The Vatican is expected to announced a 2026 Sheen beatification

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Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María C...

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vati...

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The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff

The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff

Pope Leo XIV introduced a new papal staff on Jan. 6, 2026, during the closing of...

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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

St. Francis of Assisi. | Credit: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 ...

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Pope to Jubilee partners: Thanks to you, Rome had a welcoming face

Pope to Jubilee partners: Thanks to you, Rome had a wel...

Meeting with the representatives of the institutions that collaborated in the Ju...

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Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

The full text of Pope Leo XIV’s speech at the conclusion of the January 7–8 cons...

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US, Venezuela explore possibility of restoring relations

US, Venezuela explore possibility of restoring relations

A delegation from the Trump administration arrives in Caracas as the United Stat...

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Protests continue across Iran

Protests continue across Iran

Protests have swept Iran, with demonstrators taking to the streets throughout th...

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Pope to young people: We are made for truth, not virtual connections

Pope to young people: We are made for truth, not virtua...

Pope Leo tells Rome’s young people not to be content with superficial relationsh...

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The Friday Pillar Post - January 9, 2026

The Friday Pillar Post - January 9, 2026

Written by Ed Condon and published January 9, 2026.

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The rise of Bishop Sipuka

The rise of Bishop Sipuka

Leo XIV’s first appointment to a South African diocese is a notable one.

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Ep. 243: Let boring be boring, please

Ep. 243: Let boring be boring, please

Ed is tan, rested, and ready to talk with JD about this week’s consistory in Rome.

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Bonus: "Hosie"

Bonus: "Hosie"

JD goes down a linguistic rabbit hole.

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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month o...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilic...

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We are not politicians and cannot afford to be partisan, say Cameroon’s Bishops

We are not politicians and cannot afford to be partisan...

The Catholic Bishops of Cameroon are holding their 49th annual seminar in Kumba,...